Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany)

Landkreis Oberallgäu, Bayern, Deutschland

11.5 miles (18.4 km) · 5,510 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany) is a 11.5-mile loop route in Landkreis Oberallgäu, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 5,533 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 3,119 feet at an average 18.5% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,510 ft (1,680 m)
Average gain	481 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 4,881 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.7%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany) have?

Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany) has 5,510 ft (1,680 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.4 km). That averages 481 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany) is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany)?

The longest climb on Krottenkopf Skyrace (Germany) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 4,881 ft (1,488 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.7%.